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Articles from 11th Feb 2009

  • An apology, but don't we need more?

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    THEY say that sorry is the hardest word, but yesterday as the quartet of downfallen banking giants were hauled before a pack of angry MPs, it seemed the most difficult thing for them to do was to admit any guilt for what has gone on. Read

  • Pick carefully on the support services

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    WITH good economic news still in very short supply, the hunt is on to identify ‘defensive’ sectors best positioned to survive a downturn. Read

  • True, there are reasons to be cheerful

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    THE Blockheads, minus Ian Dury of course, are appearing at The Sage Gateshead in April and whilst everyone may think they have been hit with a “rhythm stick” at the moment, perhaps we should think of “Reasons to be Cheerful-Part 3!” Are there three reasons to be cheerful? Huge efforts have been made to support busi- ness and there are some good news stories that we should celebrate. Read